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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-6 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a flavorful Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce. The chicken is first browned to develop a rich, savory crust, then slow-cooked for hours to achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Served with rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this easy-to-make dish delivers an authentic taste of Japanese-inspired cuisine with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 2-3 lbs. Bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 cup Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce

For Serving

  • rice (white or fried rice)
  • garnish ideas: additional sesame seeds and chives or green onions


Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the cooking oil to coat the surface evenly.
  2. Brown the chicken: Place the bone-in chicken thighs in the skillet and brown them on both sides, creating a flavorful crust. This step helps seal in juices before slow cooking.
  3. Transfer to slow cooker: Add the browned chicken thighs to the slow cooker, arranging them evenly in the pot.
  4. Add teriyaki sauce: Pour 1 cup of Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce evenly over the chicken thighs to infuse them with rich flavor as they cook.
  5. Slow cook the chicken: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  6. Serve and garnish: Serve the teriyaki chicken thighs hot with steamed white or fried rice. Garnish with more sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions for added flavor and presentation. Enjoy!

Notes

  • When opening the Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds may be stuck on top. Use a butter knife to swirl the seeds around, then replace the lid and shake well before measuring the sauce.
  • This cooked chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg